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Kashif Ahmed
3 years ago
I had such a great experience with Ali and Zabaan. I (American with no Hindi exposure) moved to Delhi for work and lived there for about 8 months. I signed up for Hindi classes right away and they became an integral part of my experience and getting accustomed to life in Delhi. By the end of the 8 months, I was able to read Devanagari script and write basic sentences, as well as have basic conversations with others in Hindi. Learning Hindi also helped me adjust to work as well by better understanding context and culture - even though most of my work was in English, Hindi was still present. It was also great to have the in-person options in Delhi, but also virtual options flexible in timing whenever I was traveling. Ali is an amazing teacher who is both patient and motivating. I learned a a lot about Indian history and culture from him, in addition to some great tips for travel around India. Would highly recommend Zabaan for anyone looking to learn South Asian languages.
Pia Heikkila
7 years ago
Zabaan is a professionally run school for language lovers. Having studied both Hindi and Urdu at Zabaan for over two years, I have nothing but praise for the hard work all the staff puts in to make learning interesting, inspiring and efficient. Teachers are well trained, friendly and understand the difficulties students face with a new language and/or script. Extra points for the online booking system. Shabash Zabaan!
paulus kurt van der ...
4 years ago
Vartika Pande is a very good and experienced language teacher. She comes prepared with a plan for every ZOOM lesson. Vartika is friendly but not casual - always the teacher and keeps you focused and working for the duration of each lesson. A serious pro. I highly recommend her. Zabaan school is easy to deal with and has been very helpful and flexible in terms of scheduling. Prices seem reasonable to me. A +
Laura Marsolek
8 years ago
great grammar instruction, especially for beginners
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For more than two decades, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Anshu
Anshu has been a dedicated instructor at Zabaan Institute for the past ten years, sharing her expertise in Hindi and Punjabi. Her academic background includes a Diploma in Sanskrit from St. Stephen’s College, Master’s degrees in Hindi and History from Delhi University, and a Bachelor of Education from Jammu University. She also speaks Bengali and Balochi. Beyond her linguistic skills, Anshu is passionate about dance, music, and travel, bringing a vibrant and multifaceted perspective to her teaching.
Vartika
Vartika is a Hindi and Urdu language instructor. She was born and raised in Lucknow. She went on to pursue her degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, DU. Having previously worked in the Public Policy sector, and being a politics enthusiast, the politicisation of the two languages (Hindi and Urdu) interests her. And being Lucknowi only makes her more passionate about deconstructing the nuances to bring out the differences and similarities between the two languages. Vartika started teaching at Zabaan in 2019.
Bruno
Bruno A. V. da Silva is a Portuguese scholar and PhD candidate at the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE), Paris, specializing in Sanskrit and Indian philosophy. He holds a Master of Asian Studies from EPHE, where he researched yoga in the Niśvāsatattvasaṃhitā, a Master of Philosophy from Université Paris-Sorbonne, and a Bachelor of Indian Studies (Sanskrit) from Université Sorbonne-Nouvelle. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Philosophy from Universidade do Minho, Portugal. With a strong foundation in classical Sanskrit texts and Indian philosophical traditions, he is committed to teaching Sanskrit through a philological and contextual approach while following a progressive, manual-based methodology.
